The healthcare sector in the UK, particularly general practitioner (GP) practices, is facing significant challenges amid continued workforce shortages and staff retention issues. GP partners will need to adapt their strategies in order to overcome the difficulties that arose, particularly since the COVID pandemic. Within this article, Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.

Croner have created some case studies based on real calls received from our members. All personal details have been removed to retain anonymity. If the following examples sound like a situation you are facing, do not hesitate to contact Croner for support on 0844 561 8133.

The National Induction programme has been designed to ensure that all international medical graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS are welcomed, valued, and supported as they transition to UK clinical practice.

The NHS stands for the National Health Service. It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service. In the following article, Dr Emma Green provides an overview of the structure that can appear complex and highlights some of the other organisations involved and acronyms you may come across.

As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff.

Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action

MPS response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on proposals to reform the Law of Apologies in Civil Proceedings in England and Wales.

MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care's call for evidence on the review of Duty of Candour legislation.

MPS response to the General Medical Council’s consultation on proposed rules, standards and guidance for regulation anaesthesia associates and physician associates

How doctors can protect their income during periods of ill health or injury.

Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics.